NRC Columbus - Reroute Fire Alarm to Base Fire Department

Problem Statement: Current fire alarm system reports to the City of Columbus Fire Department, resulting in response time delays. Reduce delays by fire alarms reporting to the on-base fire department. Scope of Work: (Recommending FEAD PDC Execution) Determine the existing FAMN system configuration and communication capabilities for rerouting communications Procure/Install new communication equipment, lines, antenas, and wiring, to fascilitate routing the fire alarm communications to the on-base fire department Test fire alarm system to ensure proper communications with on-base fire department Provide all OMSI and Asset data to the NRC APWO and NRC ET Justification: Response delays have previously resulted in fire pump damage following a water main break on base, after the fire pump ran without water for an extended period. On-base response times would have minimized the resulting repair costs.